India and the Mughal Dynasty [Paperback]

Valerie Berinstain (Author)

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810928566
• ISBN-13: 978-0810928565
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #193,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #83 in Books > Travel > Asia > India

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice "handbook" overviewing the Mughal Empire., March 8, 1999

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This review is from: India and the Mughal Dynasty (Paperback)

This is a small, but nice book that gives only an overview of the Mughal Empire. It is full of colored pictures mixed in with the text, and lots of info sidebars. While it made for an enjoyable read, if you need something more on the academic side, with heavy detail, this is not the book you are looking for.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a perfect little intro, July 25, 2002

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Moses Alexander (Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: India and the Mughal Dynasty (Paperback)

This book provided everything I hoped it would: 1) A brief outline of the major events and major figures in Mughal history - 2)Some anecdotal material - 3)maps, pictures, diagrams, etc.

It also had some bonuses, like a suggested list for further reading, some translations of texts and letters from people from the time period. The Babur-nama undoubtedly provided the most entertaining texts.

This certainly isn't the be all end all of Mughal history, but that's not what this book is attempting to be. It provides a concise, brief picture of the dynasty and provides the perfect springboard to go deeper into the subject. I finished the book in one sitting in a few hours and that was with really looking at the paintings, diagrams and pictures. All in all, this is a brilliant little intro to a fascinating subject. It certainly has made me want to read further.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent historical reader -, May 28, 2001

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jaypineda (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: India and the Mughal Dynasty (Paperback)

I have read lots of background essays on the influence of the Mughals in India - but Ms. Berinstein's is the best as it links the influence of the Samarkand society on an attempt by later Mughal leaders to integrate into Indian society - if you want a good reader and on the way to India - this is a must read - it is a jumping off point to read more about the Mughals individually, the Sikhs, the Rajputs and the impact of British power on a declining culture. A quality paperback (small in size but packs a wallop) with excellent pictoral displays. Jay Pineda, Ph.D (History and Political Science, University of California, Santa Barbara)